Lots of New Events Announced For 2022!
LIVELY LOCAL MARKETS
We organize lively pop-ups, markets, and festivals to showcase local creators and connect them to conscious shoppers.
PROUDLY BASED IN DALLAS, TEXAS
SHOP SMALL
Shop directly from the makers

There's something powerful about connecting with the creator of that special piece you buy.

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opportunities for local vendors
For Creatives, By Creatives

Our markets were founded by creatives and created specifically to give you the best chance at success.

Open vendor opportunities
THE People Behind the scenes
Meet our team
FOUNDER & CEO
Harley Jennette

Harley is a seasoned event producer with a background in graphic design and tech start-ups. With over a decade of experience, they have orchestrated a diverse range of events, from concerts and music festivals to art shows and maker's markets.

From 2017-2019, they ran Decent Market, an artist-led affordable art and craft market which featured 50-100 artists in 9 editions.

In 2020, they founded Lively Local Markets, a platform dedicated to showcasing and supporting local creatives through curated markets and arts-oriented activations.

Fueled by a passion for fostering community and celebrating local talent, they are committed to providing opportunities for artists and makers to thrive.

Event Producer
Maggie Burton

Maggie is a skilled event professional who has returned from Seattle to her roots in Dallas. With a background in event production, she brings a wealth of experience in coordinating large-scale events.

Most recently, she was the Event Producer for the Everett Music Initiative, where she successfully oversaw the Fisherman's Village Music Festival, Music On The Marina, and dozens of other events for many years.

Maggie is excited to bring her expertise to our team, ensuring that our events run smoothly and exceed expectations.

As an artist herself, she is passionate about supporting local creatives and fostering a vibrant arts community.

PRINTING + GRAPHIC DESIGN SERVICES • EVENT ASSISTANT
Lilly Mechlem

Lilly is a multi-talented graphic designer, creative, and event organizer who wears many hats.

They lead printing and graphic design services for our sister brand Lively Places, serving a variety of clients like shopping centers, office buildings, non-profits, and small businesses. Plus they assist with our event production on large events!

Before joining our team, Lilly honed their expertise as the Events and Engagement Specialist for Downtown Arlington, where they orchestrated countless successful events.

Beyond their day job, Lilly manages the super cool record label and DJ collective House of Freqs. As a passionate artist, musician and DJ themselves, Lilly understands the power of creativity and community.

People Behind the Lights
Meet our team
Designer
Calvin Holmes

The multidisciplinary designer specializes in furniture for the contract, hospitality and residential markets, as well as lighting, packaging.

Store Manager
Ellen Webb

Based in Amsterdam and Milan, Webb’s creative process begins with materiality and an empirical approach that is highly experimental.

Designer
Ivan Daniel

Interested in how the pragmatism of the traditional craftsman can create new design, he focuses on simplicity to spur technical innovations.

Store Manager
Daisy Bradley

Born in Venezuela, Daisy is a prolific designer with over twenty years of experience creating products for the transportation and consumer electronics.

Blog Writer
Elmer Walton

Interested in how the pragmatism of the traditional craftsman can create new design, he focuses on simplicity to spur technical innovations.

Marketing
Ronnie Kelly

Born in Portugal, Kelly is a prolific designer with over twenty years of experience creating products for the transportation and consumer electronics.

Marketing
Bettie Walker

The multidisciplinary designer specializes in furniture for the contract, hospitality and residential markets, as well as lighting, packaging.

Designer
Francis Cobb

Based in Amsterdam and Milan, Cobb’s creative process begins with materiality and an empirical approach that is highly experimental.

"Bel Occhio is a study in weightlessness and transparency,” notes designer Pablo Pardo on his inspiration for this luminaire."
Transformative Light

Provides both focused and ambient illumination.

Two-In-One

Designed for pendant and tabletop applications.

Light Anywhere You Want It

Infinite adjustment with the touch of a hand.